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Doro 8020x (SIM Free / UK)

Proudly supplying home phones and mobile phones to the senior market for many years, Doro has a long history of high-quality products that understand the target audience.

The recent move to adding smartphones to their range shows how Doro continue to make modern technology more accessible.

With this new 8020x model, you can enjoy the latest smartphone features and Internet connectivity, in a casing that is designed to withstand drops, knocks and even being fully immersed in water.

SIM Free / Unlocked Stock

The 8020x from Clove Technology is sourced directly from Doro's preferred suppliers in the UK.

We offer the phone SIM Free and factory unlocked, so you can use a SIM card from any UK network.

The phone will also be compatible with networks across the EU roaming on a UK SIM or using an international SIM card. For use outside of Europe, please check the specifications against provisions from the local network operator(s).

Reasons to buy the Doro 8020x

Modern Android 6.0 software with Doro's intuitive interface

Large 4.5" screen with clear text and several font size options

Rugged design with reinforced edges to withstand drops and knocks

Gorilla Glass 3 screen coating to resist scratches

IP67 water-resistance rating (up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes)

Physical buttons for 'Recent Apps', 'Home' and 'Back'

5 MP camera with autofocus and flash

Wi-Fi, GPS & Bluetooth

Colour variants

The Doro 8020x is available in a black finish with internal storage of 8GB

Box Contents

Doro 8020x smartphone

UK mains adapter

USB cable

Headset

Overview

Doro has for a long time made modern technology more accessible to both senior users or other groups that may find it difficult to access or learn such products.

Their range of products spans simple home phones, connected accessibility units for care homes and more recently consumer smartphones.

Built using the popular Android operating system, Doro smartphones have a unique, custom interface that has been developed to simplify the task of learning a modern smartphone system.

With the 8020x you will be able to use modern smartphone features including Internet access, email, GPS and more.

Beyond that, the phone has also been manufactured with a more rugged case than usual. This adds some extra weight to the phone but helps it to withstand knocks and drops - a bonus for anyone who may have difficulty with their grip.

An IP67 rating is also present, which provides water resistance to a depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes.

As with other recent Doro smartphones, the "My Doro Manager" application has been installed on the phone. This allows family members, or other trusted people, to able to remotely access your phone. This can help in adding contacts, alarms, reminders or adding new programs.

Design

Doro has kept the design of the 8020x very simple. The handset looks just like any other modern smartphone, albeit a bit thicker and weightier.

The rear panel of the phone has a textured, rugged finish that aids grip and stops it sliding on smooth surfaces.

Control buttons on the sides are for power and volume, as well as an SOS assistance button that can be configured to call or send messages to predetermined contacts.

Underneath the screen, there are three physical Android control buttons. The Home button in the centre brings you back to the phone's 'home' screen, no matter where you may have navigated to. The 'Back' button on the right returns to the previous screen you were viewing and the 'multitasking' button on the left will show a list of all running programs for you to move to or close.

To protect the screen, Doro has used Corning Gorilla Glass 3. This high-quality material has been used on several popular smartphones and is highly resistant to scratches and nicks.

The corners and edges of the 8020x casing have been reinforced to resist impact damage if the phone is dropped.

In order to maintain the IP67 waterproofing, the 3.5mm audio jack and Sim & memory card tray are located underneath a cover on the top of the phone. This can be popped open by hand or with a tool for those with reduced mobility in the hands.

Interface

The underlying operating system of the Doro 8020x is the popular and widely used Android by Google. The 8020x has the 6.0 version installed, otherwise known as 'Marshmallow'.

The usual interface and design of the system have been radically overhauled by Doro, to provide a simple and intuitive system to navigate.

An initial set up procedure provides a detailed, yet easy to understand, demonstration of how to use various features and is tailored towards complete smartphone novices, so anyone should be able to pick up the Doro with confidence.

Commonly used features such as calling and text messaging are placed front and centre of the main interface after it has been set up. On screen controls and interactive keys have been made large and bright, plus text is resizable.

Individual contacts you may call or message frequently can be placed onto your home screen for quick access, rather than looking through a list to locate them.

If you already have experience with the Android system or are comfortable with looking at more detailed settings, you can access all of the underlying Android menus and features by pressing the 'Advanced' option from within the main settings menu of the Doro interface.

Hardware

The Doro 8020x aimed towards new smartphone users, however, there are a number of modern hardware features too. These make it a product which will maintain relevance for a number of years to come.

You will find that both 3G and 4G mobile data networks are supported, so you browse the Internet on the go away from your home Wi-Fi connection, should you have a compatible plan from your mobile network provider.

A 5-megapixel camera is included to take good quality pictures of yourself, friends and surroundings, with a dedicated camera shutter button that makes the phone as simple to use as a dedicated point-and-shoot digital camera. You can also add an external memory card to store more images.

FM radio is also included. When a pair of earphones is connected, you can tune into FM radio stations.

Volume has seven discrete levels, with a maximum receiving amplification of 35 dB. The ringer has been tested to provide a maximum volume of 91 dB(A) at 1 metre so should be audible for those who are hard of hearing.

Like most Doro devices, the 8020x is also Hearing Aid Compatible, certified to T4/M4 (3G), T4/M3 (2G) products.

Documents

Doro_8020X_User_Guide.pdf (1643KB)

Reviews

Specification

SIM Free & Unlocked

Yes

Operating System

Android

Version

6.0 (Marshmallow)

Custom Skin

Doro Experience

Processor

Speed

1.5GHz

Dual Core

Quad Core

Yes

Make/Model

MediaTek MT6735M

Other

ARM Mali-720 GPU

Expansion Slot

Yes

Type

MicroSD

Capacity (Up to)

Up to 32GB

RAM

ROM

Internal Storage

Yes

Capacity

8 GB

Display/Screen

Touchscreen

Yes

Size

4.5

Type

Capacitive Touchscreen

Resolution

854 x 480

Other

Big display text, Gorilla Glass 3

GSM/GPRS

Yes

Frequencies

850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

Speed

3G/HSPA

Yes

Frequencies

850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz

Speed

4G

Yes

Frequencies

LTE Bands 3, 7 & 20 (1800 / 2600 / 800 MHz)

Speed

Bluetooth

Yes

Version

4.0

Functions

WiFi

Yes

Version

DLNA

Version

Ports

Data

microUSB (v2.0)

Power

microUSB (v2.0)

Audio

3.5mm audio jack

Video Out

Facebook

Device Controls

Keyboard

Optical Trackpad

Hardware Buttons

Power / Volume / Home / Back / Multitasking

Other

SOS Assistance button

GPS

Yes

Antenna Type

Internal

A-GPS

Yes

Built-in Software

Google Maps

Camera

Yes

Megapixels

5

Flash

Auto Focus and flash

Camera Lens

Other

Front Facing Camera

Yes

Type

2 MP

Sensors

Accelerometer

Yes

Proximity Sensor

Yes

Digital Compass

Yes

Gyroscope

Yes

Light Sensor

Yes

Audio

Formats

Recording

Video

Formats

Recording

Near Field Communication

Yes

FM Radio

Yes

Battery

Capacity

3,000 mAh

Type

Li-ion

Removable

Yes

Call Time

GSM

Up to 25 hours

3G

Standby Time

GSM

Up to 695 hours

3G

Dimensions

139.5 x 73.5 x 13 mm

Weight

185 grams

Software

Google Play for downloading new apps. Google Services for email and documents. My Doro Manager for remote support.

Other

Hearing Aid compatible (T4/M4 (3G), T4/M3 (2G))

Warranty

12 months

FAQs

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